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The EfSM-newsletter informs you as soon as new reviews of relevant studies on OTC medicine and active substances are available. This way you are always…EfSM – Newsletter

Summary Literature Probiotics and their stability in simulated intestinal fluid Probiotics and their binding to host cells Probiotics for lactose intolerance…Tab. 1. Overview of the in vitro properties of each microbial strain Part 1 Bacterial strain Survival in intestinal fluid Binding to mucins (aerobic) Binding…In vitro tests allow a better understanding of the therapeutic effects of commercialized probiotic strains

Open-label study on Panax ginseng G115® Summary Literature…Fig. 1. Percentage of participants experiencing at least one quality of life issue, according to the EQ-5D-5L (adapted from Tardy et al. 2023 [4]) With…Burden of impaired vitality in the general population and potential nutritional solution

Summary Literature…Headache affects many people and can – in most cases – be successfully treated with over-the-counter analgesics. What are the patients’ characteristics…Headache treatment with the fixed dose combination ibuprofen plus caffeine (400/100 mg)

Magnesium deficiency Proper usage of Mg products Treatment recommendations for Mg deficiency Summary Literature…Tab. 1. Summary of adequate intake for magnesium (Mg); adapted from EFSA NDA Panel (2015) [4]. Group Age [Years] Daily Mg requirement [mg] Infants 7–11…Managing magnesium deficiency: Strategies for diagnosis and treatment

A novel combination could have a relieving effect under stressful conditions Study examines effects on spectral brain activity in attentional tasks Summary…Stress can have a negative impact on cognitive functions. This secondary analysis from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on moderately…Rhodiola and green tea, combined with magnesium and B-vitamins, may improve the brain’s processing capacity under stress

Biological effects of infrared therapy Bioceramics as infrared radiators Summary Literature…Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are the leading cause of chronic pain, physical, functional impairment and loss of quality of life. About one in three…Bioceramic materials emitting infrared radiation for musculoskeletal pain relief

Real-world data to evaluate the burden of cough on patients’ quality of life Ambroxol shortens cough duration, improves cough severity and promotes patients…Ambroxol is a mucoactive agent which has been widely used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases associated with a disturbance of mucus formation…Deciphering the daily disruption of cough: the role of ambroxol in patient recovery and quality of life

Literature…Fig. 1. Least square change from baseline in total rTNSS in the per protocol population. Reproduced with permission from [3]  rTNSS = reflective Total…Intranasal triamcinolone acetonide effectively improves nasal symptoms and quality of life in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis

Natural laxatives are not necessarily safer to use Commonalities and differences in the mechanism of action of stimulants The guideline highly recommends…Stimulant laxatives, such as bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate (SPS), and senna, are recommended to treat constipation, based on the recent AGA/ACG guideline…Are all stimulant laxatives the same? 
A comparative perspective on bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate (SPS) and senna